Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.68, 1,476 and 603.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,069.68, 1,476 and 603.84 is: 833.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,069.68 : 1,476 = 603.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,069.68/1,476 = 603.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,069.68x = 1,476 × 603.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,069.68x = 891,267.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 891,267.84/1,069.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 833.21
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